Principal, Contract Management

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so their employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Basic Job Requirements :
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) to fifteen (15) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements :
• Participate in the development of the Project Contracting Plan and contract planning
• Prepare, maintain, retrieve, and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements
• Develop and make formal presentations when given the opportunity
• Perform Contractor resource survey
• Develop contract risk assessment matrix and participate in risk reviews
• Participate in project functional audits
• Prepare Project Contract Procedures
• Develop standard contract templates for a project
• Coordinate the timely issue/distribution/response of documents to the contractor
• Coordinate/maintain control of Site Instructions
• Perform contract management post-award activities through evaluating and status contractors’ productivity, schedule adherence, contract change management, invoicing and claims avoidance
• Perform closeout of contracts, finalize outstanding contract issues, issue of final modifications, invoices and coordinate completion of contractor performance evaluations
• Interface with all levels of the project team – and be able to represent and interface with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization persons
• Be proactive with contractors to ensure contract compliance, generation of progress, schedules, daily and other status reports, invoices and supporting documents in a timely manner
• Perform resource survey
• Provide required contract input to strategic business unit
• Stay current/updated with Contract Management practices and procedures; remain informed of current developments and potential changes within the Contract Management group

Preferred Qualifications :
• Accredited degree or global equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Law
• Eight (8) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects
• Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation
• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions
• Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM)
• Experience with administering the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for contractors on heavy industrial construction projects
• Experience in managing the Contractor pre-qualification process
• Experience in conducting commercial evaluations, including the questions and answers (Q&A) and clarifications process with bidders
• Experienced in negotiating commercial terms and the final contract price with bidders\
• International experience a plus
• Contract Management experience in field and home office locations
• Lump Sum Turn Key (LSTK) Contract Management experience a plus
• Experience in EPCM industry with industrial capital expansion projects
• Ability to understand technical terminology and developments
• Good technical skills and ability to develop/follow procedures
• Administrative and organizational skills
• Some basic knowledge of contract types and terms
• Understand and implement practices and procedures
• Excellent communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.